The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme helps people to discreetly identify themselves as a person who may need additional support
#HiddenDisabilities
We have recorded some wonderful podcasts with so many Sunflower wearers & experts about invisible disabilities.
Tell your friends & SUBSCRIBE HERE & raise awareness of
#HiddenDisabilities
Share your story, email conversations
@hiddendisabilitiesstore
.com
As part of their commitment to create an inclusive environment for all visitors to Stamford Bridge,
@ChelseaFC
adopts the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard Scheme!
We are delighted that all train operators across England, Scotland and Wales and
@networkrail
are signed up to the Sunflower scheme, with staff being trained to identify the Sunflower when people choose to wear a lanyard or show a card.
#inclusion
#BeKind
Not all disabilities are visible - some are hidden. If you see someone wearing a sunflower lanyard, please be kind and show respect. They have chosen to indicate they have a hidden disability and may need some help, kindness or just a little more time.
Unfortunately there are always people that take advantage. We continue to make the Sunflower accessible for anyone that has an invisible disability & would like some kindness & understanding. Help us educate people to know what the Sunflower represents. Pls share our posts π»
Some disabilities are hidden and are not immediately obvious. If you see someone wearing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, they have a hidden disability and may need assistance, more time, and remember, always be kind π»
Please RT to raise awareness.
#BeKind
#COVID19
#lockdown
We are delighted that
@Morrisons
is launching the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower in their stores this week. Discreetly indicate that you may need additional support or a little more time by wearing your Hidden Disabilities Sunflower.
#WearTheSunflower
#hiddendisabilities
This week weβre introducing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard Scheme into stores. The initiative acts as a discreet sign that somebody has a hidden disability. If you have a hidden disability and want a lanyard, please collect one free from the customer service desk.
Off to campus..! Here is a list of the universities that recognise the Sunflower. We are very interested to hear stories of
#wearthesunflower
. If you are interested in sharing your story, please get in touch with us: thesunflowerstories
@hiddendisabilitiesstore
.com
@EamonnHolmes
Sorry to hear about your
#ChronicPain
have you heard about the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower? It's a discreet tool to let people know that the wearer needs patience, understanding and some support. check it out, very happy to talk to you about it. π»
1 in 5 of the UK population are disabled & 80% of these people have a hidden disability. That's over 10 million people in the UK who have a hidden disability.
The π» is here to indicate, if you choose, that you may need more time, care or understanding
#wearthesunflower
We are often asked how to help raise awareness of the π» so we have created some useful tools that can be downloaded for free.
On the raise awareness page you'll find free posters, digital signatures, digital meeting backgrounds & awareness cards.
With
#morrisons
becoming the latest major UK supermarket to introduce the Sunflower Scheme. Reported in the
#dailyexpress
, customers can collect a lanyard for free from their customer service desk. Read the article here
#wearthesunflower
It's International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023!
Our aim is for every Sunflower wearer to be confident to take part in everyday life, knowing that they will be supported when they need to be.
Read:
#IDPwD2023
#IDPD
#SunflowerLanyard
To celebrate
#IDPWD
we're making the world's longest lanyard. By sharing an
#InvisibleDisability
, you'll be part of our record attempt, as each condition shared increases the length of the
#SunflowerLanyard
. Join in:
ALT: Green & yellow globe and the π»
Tomorrow is
#internationaldayofpeoplewithdisabilities
β a day to increase awareness and breakdown barriers to inclusion. Not all disabilities are visible, 80% are hidden. There are 100s of hidden disabilities & the π» is here to support them all:
It's
#WorldAutismAwarenessWeek
during which we'll be talking about the
#AutismEmploymentGap
. Shockingly, only 22% of autistic adults are in work. Let's remove barriers to employment & reduce the autism employment gap
All people are equal, but not everyone is the same.
Carry a Face covering exempt card to indicate you you have a hidden disability and have a legitimate reason for not wearing a face covering.
1 in 5 of the UK population are disabled & 80% of these people have a hidden disability. That's over 10 million people in the UK who have a hidden disability.
The π» is here to indicate, if you choose, that you may need more time, care or understanding
#wearthesunflower
Migraine's are not a headache! it's a chronic invisible disability that can significantly impact a persons life.
]π§ The Sunflower Conversations podcast - Migraine with Steph Weatherley,
@MigraineTrust
& Katy Brown
#Migraine
Where do you use your Hidden Disabilities Sunflower?
Weβ'd love to find out how the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower supports those who wear it. Share a photo, video or simply tell us where you have last used it.
#WearTheSunflower
to share your experience
#SunflowerStories
Social Media Kindness Day
#SMKD
in honour of the late Caroline Flack, on what would have been her 41st birthday.
Let's encourage everyone around us to
#BeKind
and think twice before leaving a negative engagement, behind every tag is a human being.
#SuicidePrevention
Many people with a Hidden Disability can't go about daily life without the help of someone else. COVID-19 caused some public places to insist you go alone. If you can't shop alone, we have a carers card for the person who accompanies you:
#BeKind
"Freddie is 3 years old, autistic, non speaking but he is Hyperlexic & can read anything in front of him. He has meltdowns when overwhelmed & having this lanyard has really helped us a family to save any judgmental comments & stares that we have received in the past."
Cute!π»
Not every disability is visible - some are hidden. Anyone can have a stoma - in the UK, 160,000 people have a stoma. Become
#StomaAware
to help to stop prejudice and discrimination. Find out more here:
1 in 5 of the UK population are disabled & 80% of these people have a hidden disability. That's over 10 million people in the UK who have a hidden disability.
The π» is here to indicate, if you choose, that you may need more time, care or understanding
#wearthesunflower
Have you seen the
@BritishBakeOff
?
Tasha Stones is the shows first
#Deaf
contestant, and is accompanied by her
#BSL
interpreter, Daryl. There are 87,000 deaf people across the United Kingdom who use BSL.
Good luck Tasha π»
ALT: Tasha is in the Bake Off tent, smiling.
Off to campus...! With students preparing to head off to start or continue their studies, an updated list of Universities and Colleges that recognise the
#wearthesunflower
. Would be great to see photo's or hear stories from students as they return.
In England,
#facecoverings
are mandatory in shops from tomorrow but be conscious that there are exemptions for certain conditions and hidden disabilities. For Sunflower
#facecoverings
and
#facecovering
#exempt
cards, click here:
We continue to promote the true purpose of the Sunflower to support our Sunflower community. Channel 5 news were kind enough to host on us prime time TV this week.
If you donβt have an invisible disability β stop wearing the Sunflower.
Thank you π»
I have functional neurological disorder (FND) Sunflower card - available in standard & Make it yours.
SHOP
COMING SOON Sunflower Conversation podcast
#FND
with Dr Chris Symeon & Dawn Golder - Subscribe
ALT: I have FND π» card
The
@SOWG_Berlin2023
17 β 25 June is π»friendly!
Athletes with and without intellectual disabilities will compete in a range of Olympic-type sports, including athletics, powerlifting, judo and futsal.
Get your π»lanyard
#Berlin2023
@SOGreatBritain
Our site is now fully open to view all of the content and to place orders for the Sunflower products here . As a small token of our appreciation we will be giving away free key fobs to hang off of your door or car keys with each order.
#wearthesunflower
It is now law that you must wear a face covering when travelling on public transport in England unless you have a legitimate reason for not wearing one. The face covering exempt card indicates that the wearer is exempt from wearing a face covering.
Disabled people make up 1 in 5 of the UK population & 80% of these people have a hidden disability. That's over 10 million people. The Sunflower is here to discreetly indicate, if you choose to, that you may need a little more time, care or just simple understanding.
#inclusion
Wearing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower indicates that you may need additional support, help or a little more time. If you have a hidden disability, our lanyards can be found at these locations: Or bought from our online store:
We are delighted to announce that Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
@LancsHospitals
has joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network. All their hospitals now recognise and support the Sunflower π»π»π»
#wearthesunflower
#inclusion
#bekind
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme supports Purple Tuesday and is committed to our disabled customers. Watch the launch from Piccadilly Lights tomorrow at 8am by following
@PurpleTuesNov
#PurpleTuesday
#inclusion
#support
At 3pm this Sunday there will be a test of the Emergency Alerts system every UKπ±
π»
#PTSD
#Sensory
- turn off the sound or switch your mobile off altogether to avoid hearing the alarm and vibration.
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#DomesticAbuse
How it works
It's
#IDPWD20
. Today we join together to support & celebrate people living with disability. This anthology of poetry is a collection of insights to a range of hidden disabilities. It forms part of our mission to raise awareness of hidden disabilities:
#wearthesunflower
is designed as a discreet sign that you have a hidden disability and may need some extra time, care or patience. Businesses and organisations that recognise the Sunflower are trained to recognise its meaning to the wearer. Get one here
Coronavirus rates are on the rise again. To help you stay safe & alert those around you that you may need their help to maintain social distance, we've developed ID cards. They clip onto your Sunflower lanyard. Buy one here:
#visuallyimpaired
#vulnerable
Asda launch the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower today across its 630 stores. 85,000 Asda staff have now received π» training.
And customers can now enjoy Quieter Hours shopping!
Read more
#HiddenDisabilities
#PurpleTuesday
If your
#hiddendisability
means you can't wear a mask, you shouldn't be asked to give proof of this. You don't need a letter from a Dr saying why you can't wear one. However, if you feel more at ease showing something that says you're exempt:
#exempt
To stop the spread of Coronavirus & keep safe we need to remember -
#HandsFaceSpace
. Wash your hands or use hand sanitiser. Wear a face covering, if you can but be mindful there are some people who can't. Give each other space.
#BeKind
#respect
Shop:
Whether your organisation is new to the Sunflower or one that has been with us since the beginning, thank you for recognising that some disabilities are not visible. Letβs continue to raise awareness to support our Sunflower wearers throughout 2021 and beyond.
#WearTheSunflower
When speaking with Sunflower wearers, a common answer to "how can we improve the Scheme?" is: "Greater awareness". Having TV covering the Sunflower helps achieve this. Watch Josie Gibson open up about deaf brother's struggles
#wearthesunflower
#inclusion
More organisations are joining the Sunflower every week, making a commitment to recognise people with hidden disabilities with an offer of help, an act of kindness or simply giving a Sunflower wearer a little more time.
Together we will make the invisible, visible.
π»
We are often asked how to help raise awareness of the π» so we have created some useful tools that can be downloaded for free.
On the raise awareness page you'll find free posters, digital signatures, digital meeting backgrounds & awareness cards.
We can all be very proud of how our young team performed. In some way, Gareth Southgate epitomises the values of the Sunflower. He has offered his team his support and kindness, demonstrated in this touching picture.
#MakingTheInvisibleVisible
#SayNotToRacisim
#ItsNotComingHome
We are delighted to announce that
@HSBC_UK
has adopted the Sunflower to help support & raise awareness of those living with a hidden disability. From today, our lanyards are being introduced across all HSBC UK branches. π»
#inclusion
#wearthesunflower
#hiddendisabilities
Following a number of requests, we have introduced a free Hidden Disabilities Sunflower wearer's badge to add to your email signature for when you feel that you need to use it!
#hidddendisability
#sunflowerlanyard
#bekind
If you are not keen on wearing a sunflower lanyard to indicate that you have a hidden disability, why not wear a pin badge instead? They are more discreet and are now back in stock π»π»π»
#BeKind
#StaySafe
#StayHome
Stuttering, like other non-visible conditions is experienced differently by everyone. Allow people time to communicate and be their whole self.
I stutter Sunflower cards available in standard and Make it yours
For support visit
@stammer
#ISAD2022
#ISAD
Have you seen someone wearing the Sunflower? it simply means they have a disability that is not immediately apparent to you. They may need a helping hand, understanding or just more time. Making the invisible visible.
Share this messageπ»
π learn more
Natalie has Touretteβs which makes it impossible for her to wear a face mask, the symptoms are exacerbated by anxiety and stressful situations.
Patience, tolerance and understanding should not be a big ask. π»
#HiddenDisabiliites
#BeKind
The Sunflower is here for anyone that chooses to indicate that they have an invisible disability and may need support, understanding or a little more time as they go about their daily lives.
Please share π»
π
#BeSeenWithSunflower
We are world record-breakers!
Hidden Disabilities π» is a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS β’ holder for the worldβs longest lanyard of 3,784.5m long!
ALT. Paul White, Christine McGuinness with the certificate
Photos: Nick Taylor/
@LFC
#GuinnessWorldRecords
@GW
Would you recommend the
#wearthesunflower
to others...? We would love to hear what you have to say. See the answer given by our guests on the Sunflower Stories.
Click here to catch the full Sunflower Stories interviews
Hang a Hidden Disabilities Sunflower sleeve from your lanyard to indicate that the wearer (or someone with them) has a hidden disability. It can hold a hand sanitiser bottle - available with or without the bottle
#BeKind
#StaySafe
Help us make the world's longest lanyard. List an
#InvisibleDisability
& you'll be part of our record attempt, as each condition shared increases the length of the
#SunflowerLanyard
.
LIST one here & SHARE:
ALT: Green & yellow globe and the π»
Check out the triple breakaway π» lanyard! Designed for extra safety with 3 breakaways coming apart if pulled. A great option for kids, as you can make them smaller. The π» is a discreet sign that the wearer has a hidden disability. Available here:
We were blown away by this very honest video by Sunflower wearer and Tik tok user
@pixie_smiles
Pixie has a stammer and tic disorder which can fuel her anxiety.
Well done on your trip to the shops, as you said 'you crushed it!'
π»
#Anxiety
#Stammer
#Stutter
#Tic
We are delighted to announce that
@British_Airways
has today become the first UK airline to officially recognise the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower - demonstrating their commitment to support customers with non-visible disabilities. π»
#SunflowerLanyard
π NEW PRODUCT π
Introducing the Sunflower lip reading badge which indicates the wearer has a hidden disability and relies on lip-reading. Government guidance for face coverings allows you to remove your face-covering in this instance. Available here:
Use our FREE Sunflower badges/backgrounds on email, profiles or in online meetings, to indicate that you have a hidden disability, or to show your support.
So get downloading and help us spread the word π»
#MakingTheInvisibleVisible
#InvisibleDisability
Hidden disabilities may mean that some people are exempt from wearing a face covering - be kind and considerate if you see someone wearing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower - recognised by
@GWRHelp
Announcing that
@Newquay_Airport
has joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network!
So whether flying for business or please Sunflower wearers will be recognised & offered time & understanding.
π
alt. 3 airport staff wearing and holding π»
#FlyNQY
#MakingTheInvisibleVisible
The Sunflower is here for anyone that chooses to indicate that they have an invisible disability and may need support, understanding or a little more time as they go about their daily lives.
Share in your networks. π»
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The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a tool for people with non-visible disabilities when travelling. There are 245 airports in 35 countries, and 17 airlines that are Sunflower members.
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ALT: Photo of a silver luggage ID tag with a Sunflower on.
Don't forget there are a number of free to download posters available on the site. These can be printed off and used in shops, offices, cafe's, anywhere to bring awareness of the Sunflower to your area. Download for free here
#wearthesunflower
Hidden Disabilities π» will be offering a 20% discount* on all π» products between 27 Nov-4 Dec. Hoodies, caps & key rings plus festive gifts & new cards in store soon!
*Discount only applies to individuals, it can't be used by businesses or organisations.
#shopblackfriday
Del
@GetBinky
is combining his holiday with raising awareness of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower in
@VisitOrlando
so watch this space for updates!
[image Del with Sunflower Lanyard & Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Teddy standing with
@VirginAtlantic
crew at the airport]
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower expansion continues to Denmark with major brand, LEGO House! the first Danish company outside of the aviation sector to join the Sunflower network. Our expansion across the globe is gathering momentum!
π»
#HiddenDisabilities
#InvisibleDisability